RMT Upfront is the newsletter for train drivers, produced by the RMT. In this edition we look at London Underground's proposals for a compressed working week and what they would expect us to give up in order to - possibly - get it.
You can download the document to read it. You may also wish to print it out and share it in your train crew accomodation.
REMOVAL OF FRONT-LINE CALL POINT TECHNICIANS - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/5)
PWT/SPC PAYMENT PARITY - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/10/2)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/055/25, 7th February 2025), I advised the Company of the dispute situation due to the disparity which currently exists between members in former Tubelines areas, who receive a higher rate of pay to provide protection on track or to act as site person in change compared to ex-Metronet members.
Ballot papers were posted to all LUL Track, Signals and Systems members on Monday 3rd March and the ballot closes on Tuesday 25th March 2025
Dear Colleagues,
RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2025 - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0001)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/026/25, 22nd January 2025), the Lead Officer has met with our Level 2 IR Reps and Branch Officers and reports a consensus to include the following in our pay claim.
11th March 2025
To All LUL Train Operators
Dear RMT Member
4-DAY WORKING WEEK, TRAIN OPERATORS - LONDON UNDERGROUND
The RMT LU pay claim for 2025 has been submitted. You can read it by clicking on the link.
Transport union RMT, today confirmed that Eddie Dempsey has been elected unopposed as the union’s new General Secretary.
He previously served as RMT’s Senior Assistant General Secretary, and will take over from Mick Lynch tomorrow (Friday 7 March.)
Mr Dempsey has been a leading figure in the union’s campaigns for fair pay, job security, and better conditions for transport and maritime workers.
He has pledged to continue RMT’s tradition of industrial strength and tough negotiation to protect members’ interests.
Dear Colleagues,
RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2025 - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/0001)
Several branches have submitted resolutions for the consideration of the National Executive Committee with regards to the 2025 pay negotiations, the details of which are as follows:
Bakerloo Line Branch
“This branch notes that LUL pay and conditions will be up for renegotiation in April 2025.
10th January 2025
Dear Colleagues,
REMOVAL OF DETRAINMENT STAFF - LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/10)
RMT general secretary Michael Lynch has made the decision to retire at the age of 63 after serving the union in many capacities. He was elected general secretary in 2021.
He also served two terms as assistant general secretary and two terms on the union’s national executive committee executive.